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Since 1990, the Trinity Irish Dance Company has brought the art of Irish dance to Chicago and the world, showcasing a uniquely Irish-American legacy that, while rooted in tradition, is also forward-thinking in its approach.

Considered trailblazers in the field, Trinity puts on an incredible 400 shows a year, celebrating life through the power of dance. The company returns to the Auditorium Theatre’s historic stage on Saturday, Feb. 29, with three world premieres to go along with other critically acclaimed classics. Known for its innovation, artistry and technical range, Trinity “stretches the limits of what Irish dance can do aesthetically and rhythmically,” according to the Chicago Tribune. The world premieres will feature traditional Irish dance with contemporary styles, a hybrid of Irish step and American tap, and a deconstruction of Irish dance that pays homage to the deep traditions of the art form. Trinity’s two performances on Feb. 29 are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at just $35. 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. 312-341-2310. AuditoriumTheatre.org TRINITY IRISH DANCE The famed dance company takes over the historic Auditorium Theatre for two exciting performances Feb. 29

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28 FEB

FRIDAY

Don’t miss the final weekend of Andersonville Restaurant Week, a great opportunity to sample some of the places that help make this North Side neighborhood so distinctive, with $10, $20 and $30 specials at a variety of unique eateries. Through Sunday. 5100-5800 N. Clark. Call 773-728-2995 for participating restaurants and offers.

A three-day weekend of comic books, cosplay, video games, anime, TV shows, movies, books, wrestling, comedy and much more gets underway today as the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (better known as C2E2) pop culture convention opens at McCormick Place. Today and Saturday from 10 am–7 pm, Sunday from 10 am–5 pm. $45-$55. 2301 S. Lake Shore, 800-354-4003.

Chris Carrabba celebrates 20 years with his popular emo-rock outfit Dashboard Confessional with a threenight stand at the House of Blues. Tonight and Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 6 pm. $36. 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000.

Think your commute is rough? Check out the motorized mayhem of flying trucks and crushed cars during this weekend’s Monster Jam at the Allstate Arena. Tonight at 7 pm,

CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

Saturday at 1 pm and 7 pm, Sunday at 1 pm and 6:30 pm and Monday at 7 pm. $15-$60. 6920 Mannheim in Rosemont, 847-635-6601.

South African piano master Abdullah Ibrahim plays forward-thinking jazz with world music septet Ekaya tonight at Symphony Center. 8 pm. $28-$89. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

29 FEB

SATURDAY

Bundle up and take a glide along the winding and wonderful Ice Ribbon in Maggie Daley Park. 10 am–10 pm. Skating is FREE (skate rentals available for $15). 337 E. Randolph, 312- 552-3000.

Kids can enjoy an interactive reading followed by a handson activity related to the Dr. Seuss book Horse Museum during today’s Story Time event at the Driehaus Museum. 10:30 am–12 pm. FREE with museum admission (adults, $20; kids 12 and under, FREE). 40 E. Erie, 312- 482-8933.

The pups from Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer, Blue the dog and many more favorite characters come together on stage for the musical adventure Nick Jr. Live: Move to the Music at the Chicago Theatre. Today and Sunday at 10:30 am, 2 pm and 5 pm. $29-$89. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

Get outside to experience wolves, birds of prey, sled dogs, snowshoes, natureinspired crafts and more during Polar Adventure Day on Northerly Island. 12–4 pm. FREE. 1521 S. Linn White, 312-742-7529.